ECC Chemistry to Biochemistry Transfer Pathway

Erie Community College (ECC) A.S. Natural Science (Chemistry) → Canisius University (CU) B.S. Biochemistry (Biochemistry Track)

ECC CourseworkCreditsCanisius EquivalencyCreditsRemaining Canisius RequirementsCredits
Major Coursework
CH 180/181 University Chemistry I + Lab4CHM 111/L4CHM 244 Inorganic Chemistry3
CH 182/183 University Chemistry II + Lab4CHM 112/L4CHM 301 Physical Chemistry3
CH 220/221 Organic Chemistry I + Lab4CHM 227/L4CHM 334/L Spectrometric Analysis OR CHM 430/L Instrumental Analysis4
CH 222/223 Organic Chemistry II + Lab4CHM 228/L4  
CH 240/241 Analytical Chemistry + Lab4CHM 230/L4CHM 480 Seminar0
BI 110/115 Biology I + Lab4BIO 111/L4CHM 481 Communication Concepts3
    Upper-Level CHM/BCH/BIO Elective3
    BCH Elective3
    BCH 301/L Intro to Biochemistry4
    BCH 302 Cellular Biochemistry3
    BCH 403/L Molecular Biology4
    BIO 112/L Biology II4
    PHY 201/L Physics I4
    PHY 202/L Physics II4
Major Total24 24 42
Core (General Education)
EN 100 Composition I3ENG 1113RST 1013
EN 102 Composition for STEM3ENG 1123PHI 1013
MT 175 Calculus I4MAT 1114Field 1 Religious Studies3
MT 176 Calculus II4MAT 1124Field 2 Philosophy3
SO 100 Sociology3SOC 1013Justice Attribute3
HI 101 American History3HIS 1233Advanced Writing Attribute3
Arts/Music Elective3Field 33Ethics Attribute3
SP 110 Spanish I3SPA 1033Global Awareness3
Liberal Arts Electives6Free Electives6GRIF 2011
Open Electives6–9Free Electives6Core Capstone3
Core Total34–37 38 31
Total62 62* 70

Notes

  • A maximum of 66 credits can be transferred from a two-year college.
  • A minimum of 18 credits in the major must be completed at Canisius.
  • 120 total credits are required for graduation.

 

Transfer pathways are intended as general guides and are subject to change. Course availability, program requirements, and articulation agreements may be updated. Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor to confirm the most current requirements.